Greek Driving Theory Exam Pass Mark: How Many Mistakes Are Allowed?
How many questions are on the Greek Category B theory test, how many mistakes are allowed, how the 35-minute touchscreen timer works, and what documents to bring on exam day.
Key takeaways at a glance
- The Category B theory exam consists of 30 questions randomly drawn from the official bank of 825 questions.
- To pass, you must answer at least 29 out of 30 questions correctly (96.7%). Only 1 mistake is allowed.
- You have 35 minutes to complete the test on the Ministry touchscreen computer.
- Any question left unanswered when time expires or upon final submission counts as a wrong answer.
1. Exact passing score and allowed mistakes for Category B
Greece has one of the strictest driving theory pass thresholds in Europe: out of 30 randomly selected questions, you must answer at least 29 correctly (96.7%).
| Correct Answers | Mistakes or Unanswered | Exam Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 30 / 30 | 0 mistakes | PASS |
| 29 / 30 | 1 mistake | PASS (minimum passing mark) |
| 28 / 30 or lower | 2 or more mistakes | FAIL (retest required) |
Every question has 2 or 3 possible choices, and exactly one choice is correct.
2. How the Ministry touchscreen terminal works on exam day
Inside the Ministry examination room, you are assigned a touchscreen terminal and given 35 minutes to complete the 30 questions.
- You can skip a tricky question and return to it before submitting your test.
- You can change your selected option as many times as you like before final submission.
- Your pass or fail result is displayed immediately on the screen once you finish.
Mandatory documents on exam day
You must bring your valid national ID card or passport along with your Candidate Training & Examination Card (DEE). Without official photo ID you will not be admitted.
3. How to guarantee you do not fail by a single question
Because all 30 exam questions come from a fixed pool of 825 public questions, you never have to rely on luck. By practicing in SmartKOK until every missed question has been answered right twice in a row, you walk into the exam room having already mastered the entire question bank.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pass if I make 1 mistake on the Greek theory test?
Yes. Scoring 29 out of 30 (1 mistake) is a pass.
What happens if I get 28 out of 30?
28 out of 30 (2 mistakes) is a fail. You must pay a new €10 exam fee and have your driving school book a new test date.
Practice the 825 official questions now
Do not leave your theory exam to chance. Questions you miss automatically return until you answer them right twice in a row.